Maximum Engine Speed Recommendation; Breaking In The New Tires; Initial Service - Suzuki GSF1250 Owner's Manual

BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
AND INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING
The opening explains how important
proper break-in is to achieving maxi-
mum life and performance from your
new Suzuki. The following guidelines
explain proper break-in procedures.
MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED
RECOMMENDATION
This table shows the maximum rec-
ommended engine speed during the
break-in period.
Initial
800 km
Below
(500 miles)
4500 rpm
Upto
1600 km
Below
(1000 miles)
7000 rpm
Over
1600 km
Below
(1000miles)
9500 rpm
VARY THE ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed should be varied
and not held at a constant speed.
This allows the parts to be "loaded"
with pressure, and then unloaded,
allowing the parts to cool. This aids
the mating process of the parts. It is
essential that some stress be placed
on the engine components during
break-in to ensure this mating pro-
cess. Do not, though, apply excessive
load on the engine.
BREAKING IN THE NEW TIRES
New tires need proper break-in to
assure maximum performance, just
as the engine does. Wear in the tread
surface by gradually increasing your
cornering lean angles over the first
160 km (100 miles) before attempting
maximum performance. Avoid hard
acceleration, hard cornering, and
hard braking for the first 160 km (100
miles).
A.
WARNING
Failure to perform break-in of the
tires could cause tire slip and loss
of control.
Use extra care when riding on new
tires. Perform proper break-in of
the tires as described in this sec-
tion and avoid hard acceleration,
hard cornering, and hard braking
for the first 160 km (100 miles}.
AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED
Operating the engine at constant low
speed (light load) can cause parts to
glaze and not seat in. Allow the
engine to accelerate freely through
the gears, without exceeding the rec-
ommended maximum limits. Do not,
however, use full throttle for the first
1600 km (1000 miles).
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ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO
CIRCULATE BEFORE RIDING
Allow sufficient idling time after warm
or cold engine start up before apply-
ing load or revving the engine. This
allows time for the lubricating oil to
reach all critical engine components.
OBSERVE YOUR FIRST AND MOST
CRITICAL SERVICE
The initial service (1000 km mainte-
nance) is the most important service
your motorcycle will receive. During
break-in operation, all of the engine
components will have mated together
and seated. Maintenance required as
part of the initial service includes cor-
rection of all adjustments, tightening
of all fasteners and replacement of
dirty oil. Timely performance of this
service will help make sure you get
the best service life and performance
from the engine.
NOTE: The 1000 km (600 miles) ser-
vice should be performed as outlined
in the INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE section of this Owner's Man-
ual. Pay particular attention to the
CAUTION and WARNING in that sec-
tion.
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
A.
WARNING
Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly
increases the chance of an acci-
dent or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride inspec-
tion before each ride. Refer to the
table on page 4-4 for check items.
For further details, refer to the
INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE section.
A.
WARNING
Using worn, improperly inflated,
or incorrect tires will reduce sta-
bility and can cause an accident.
Follow all instructions in the
TIRES section in this owner's
manual.
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